I am running even less in January (my first point below), but I'm always able to come up with some runfessions. Especially when they're bolstered by hiking gaffes and senior moments. The treadmill does figure prominently this month, but so do those ever present senior moments! I runfess . . .My running was off to … Continue reading What I like About My Treadmill: Runfessions January 2022
I Tried It: Iphone Photography Academy
Do you get caught by those Facebook Ads? Most of the time I resist, but sometimes I get suckered in. Sometimes it's a good deal, sometimes I really wish I hadn't clicked through. I had seen ads for the Iphone Photography Academy ( henceforth IPA, not to be confused with beer) for a long time, … Continue reading I Tried It: Iphone Photography Academy
Steaming away: 1/17 – 23 WRD
Our windows steam up quickly with the very cold air we've been experiencing, often turning to ice crystals as I shared last week. Meanwhile I'm quietly over here, steaming away at running, Yoga, and working on a little Yoga Spring reboot. Because yes Spring actually is coming! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ … Continue reading Steaming away: 1/17 – 23 WRD
5 Ways Strength Training Could Make You Faster
Spoiler alert: there does not really seem to be a consensus on whether or not strength training will actually improve your speed as a runner. That being said, there are possible benefits to strength training for runners. Read on to find out what they are! I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With … Continue reading 5 Ways Strength Training Could Make You Faster
Is it ever too cold for running?
Some people will tell you that as long as you have the right gear, it's never too cold to run. There is a kernel of truth to that statement, but there are truly dangerous conditions when you should either reschedule or take it to the treadmill -- or do some other type of inside cardio … Continue reading Is it ever too cold for running?
Slowing Expanding: 1/10 – 16 WRD
I am determined to respect my body and give it the rest it wants -- while trying to move gently, too. I seemed to find a good balance this week. What I didn't find? Myself, outside, as much as usual. The ice stuck around for days because of the the mostly cold temps -- I … Continue reading Slowing Expanding: 1/10 – 16 WRD
5 Ways to Connect Body & Mind on the Run
Why do you run? Maybe it's to get out of your head. I think a lot -- so sometimes it's nice to just not think so much. Not thinking as much while running can be a form of meditation -- which is just one reason that running can leave us feeling so darn good. Maybe … Continue reading 5 Ways to Connect Body & Mind on the Run
Move More, Exercise Less
Yes, I totally stole the subject "move more, exercise less" from a Peloton instructor. No, I don't know which one. I embraced it in 2021, too. Which meant that while it was one of my lowest mileage years in running miles -- although not the lowest -- I still kept busy moving. Pacing I pace … Continue reading Move More, Exercise Less
Decluttering & Organizing: 1/3 – 9 WRD
I didn't feel great in the beginning of the week (left over from last week), rested but did stuff (more on that in the Favorites of the Week), felt better, got more active -- and then had to rest some more. I still learned a lot this week and accomplished a lot while moving (some) … Continue reading Decluttering & Organizing: 1/3 – 9 WRD
Culinary/Garden musings: Tea/coffee Date January 2022
Welcome to 2022! I know that this will be another hard year for me due to my mom's failing health, but even so, there's always something hopeful about the start of a new year.. Thanks, Coco and Deborah, for hosting us -- I'm ready to get together over hot drinks and let you know what's been going … Continue reading Culinary/Garden musings: Tea/coffee Date January 2022
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